Monday, April 11, 2011

Complicit

It seems that we are complicit in the viral spread of ambivalence that has infected the masses. As we are enamored with a culture that seeks to only construct meaning in the narrow confines of capitalism. We stand idly by and allow for our helplessness to be an excuse for our silence. Not recognizing that the feelings of helplessness have been engineered by elites to ensure passivity in the midst of corporate takeover. As corporations define and shape policies that continuously benefit the few at the expense of the many we remain appallingly silent. The question is when do we move towards the realization that destruction of this system is the beginning of change? There can be no compromise with a system that defines the corporate state in humanistic terms. We must see that systems and corporations have an obligation to serve the people and when they fail to do this they are no longer useful. These corrupt institution are no longer useful. The questions is what will we do with this realization? Let's Get Free!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Our time

It is imperative that we seek to construct meaning in the midst of increasingly hollow institutions. The choices that once reflected the pathways to success have been blocked. Society is no longer obligated to provide for the individual. This disheartening reality is exemplified in the limited prospects for those who have followed the rules but receive no compensation for their obedience. It is in the midst of these troublesome times that there is possibility. The time is now for new visions of society and more holistic definitions of democracy and freedom. The question is are we up to the challenge? Can we break from the shackles of conformity and construct a new course for humanity? Or will the soothing confines of complacency rob us of our opportunity to change the world? Let's Get Free!

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Moving Beyond!

It is imperative that we move beyond critique of the flawed system. The time to run towards our vision of liberation as opposed to continually highlighting the entanglements of our oppression is now. Liberation, the freedom to construct a meaningful life outside the confines of capitalistic values and virtues is essential. We must begin to define resistance in tangible ways so that those we seek to liberate have a concrete example to emulate. The time is now to recognize that it is our time to contribute to the historical narrative of human struggle. And those that refuse to struggle for freedom must accept the reality that it's tender embrace is something they may not ready for. So I speak to those that seek revolution not out of romanticism but out of obligation to transform the conditions that have confined the prospects of freedom to the privileged. Let's Get Free!

Friday, April 1, 2011

Postive Consumption

This belief that we can stop at the consumption of conscious messages is problematic. Positive words or devoid of meaning when they eclipse the ears of those that do not desire to have their actions changed. Actions reflect revolution not the simple regurgitation of positive slogans from the mouths of those that deny the reality of consistent hypocrisy. This is not to cast blame. It is simply to reinforce the reality that faith without works is meaningless, and unless our people can begin to see concrete examples of those who have resisted the temptation to be consumed by capitalistic virtues, the theme of hopelessness in the prospects of change will continue to pervade the beleaguered communities we long to save. So let us move with greater urgency towards a culture that is self-critical in nature. So that the stench of hypocrisy will not be something we simply seek to cover up, but ultimately work to eradicate. Let's Get Free!